When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your FORD FOCUS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 10 year / 180000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD FOCUS III 1.5 TDCi, FORD FOCUS III 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic, FORD FOCUS III 1.5 TDCi, FORD FOCUS III 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic, FORD FOCUS III 1.6 TDCi, FORD FOCUS III 1.6 TDCi View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – FORD FOCUS III. Tools you'll need:
Combination spanner #15
Torx bit T30
Ratchet wrench
Fender cover
Replacement: serpentine belt – FORD FOCUS III. AUTODOC recommends:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – FORD FOCUS III. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 4
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    Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  2. Step 5
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    Remove the oil pan cover.
  3. Step 6
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #15.
  4. Step 7
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  5. Step 8
    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – FORD FOCUS III. Professionals recommend:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
    Step 9
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – FORD FOCUS III. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
  6. Step 10
    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #15.
    Step 11
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    Place the V-ribbed belt on the tensioner pulley.
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